5 things you need to know: Wednesday, Dec.4

After a weekend full of consumerism, Giving Tuesday follows Cyber Monday and the YMCA of Northern BC was part of the global movement. The public was able to text a line in order to donate $5 to the YMCA.

Giscome Elementary’s newest Vice Principal is downsizing in schools as he moves back to his home country. Jason Schwartz moved from Guangzhou–a Chinese city with a population of 16-million, back to Canada–Giscome, BC to be exact. His previous job aborad was at a school that held 5,000 students. Looking for a change of scenery he now teaches at Giscome Elementary where there is a total of 28 students.

UNBC Senate gives short-term solution with semester decision, long-term still up in the air

UNBC students will be able to finish off their semester, despite nearly a month of job action. UNBC’s Senate held a meeting on Monday determining that exams would be eliminated from the semester and that the semester would be extended until Dec.13. Grades are student and class-dependent. UNBC’s Faculty Association is still waiting to hear the verdict on the grievance they filed last week.

TYH: Where to find support if you identify as LGBTQ+

PG Queer Cafe, a cafe that is held once a month at Cafe Voltaire with the aim of creating a social environment for those identifying as LGBTQ+. It offers an open environment to find support groups. One Mental Health worker says that providing supports for marginalized groups is of high importance to the mental well-being of those affected.

by Veronica Beltran

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